Gimme Coffee: Northeast's Fair-Trade Pioneer with a Taste for the World
Founded in Ithaca, New York, Gimme Coffee has spent years building one of the Northeast's most ethically grounded specialty roasting programs. A strong commitment to Fairtrade and organic certification runs through nearly every product in their catalog, making them a standout choice for coffee drinkers who want their cup to reflect their values — without sacrificing flavor complexity.
Their single-origin lineup spans five continents: the washed Ethiopia Sidamo delivers citrus blossom, ripe stone fruit, and sweet tea with understated elegance; the Honduras El Ocote offers ripe stone fruit and clean acidity from a fully washed Parainema varietal; and the Guatemala Guaya'b — sourced from a 600-member Maya cooperative with Smithsonian Bird Friendly and organic certifications — brings syrupy chocolate and complex stone fruit from lush shade-grown farms. The Burundi Turihamwe, from Burundi's first women-owned washing station, rounds out the origin diversity with peaches in syrup, Medjool dates, and strawberry candy notes.
Blends like the Righteous Espresso — pomegranate, key lime rock candy, chocolate mousse, raspberries — show Gimme's range beyond the expected. Their Rally Blends series channels a portion of proceeds to local non-profits, making every bag a small act of community investment. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation feature can help you navigate their catalog by roast level, origin, and flavor profile.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala Guaya'b | Medium Light | Complex Stone FruitSyrupy Chocolate | $25.00 |
| Sumatra Ketiara | Medium | Dried DateCinnanon Spice CakeBrown Sugar | $26.75 |
| Burundi Turihamwe | Medium | Medjool DatesPeaches In SyrupStarwberry Candy | $27.50 |
| Peru Sol y Café | Medium | ClementineVanilla ButtercreamSweet Honeycomb | $22.00 |
| Honduras El Ocote | Medium | Ripe Stone Fruit | $25.25 |
| Peru Rutas del Inca | Medium | Bing CherryCrisp White GrapeYellow Plum | $22.00 |
| Honduras La Aguja Geisha | Light | SweetFloral | $30.00 |
| Colombia Caficauca | Medium | CitrusRounded SweetnessRed Fruits | $23.00 |
| Ethiopia Sidamo Washed | Medium | Ripe Stone FruitHoneyed SweetnessCitrus BlossomSweet Tea | $24.25 |
Blends
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leftist Espresso | Medium Dark | CherryDark ChocolateWarm Baking Spices | $22.50 |
| Eternal Flame | Dark | Campfire In A CupCocoa NibsBlack Licorice | $22.50 |
| Righteous Espresso | Medium | Chocolate MousseSun Kissed Stone FruitRaspberriesRaw HoneyPomegranateKey Lime Rock Candy | $22.50 |
| Stargazer | Medium | ChocolateSweet Fruit | $22.50 |
| Deep Disco | Medium | HoneyPeaches | $22.50 |
| Mt. Pleasant | Medium | Maple CandyAlmondsSweet Pine Sap Rasins | $22.50 |
| Honduras Angel BBs | Medium | Milk ChocolateBaked Apples Cinnamon SugarCrumb Cake | $20.00 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Gimme Coffee's catalog clusters predominantly around medium roast (roast level 3), with the Honduras La Aguja Geisha offering a lighter touch and Eternal Flame pushing into French-roast territory. Flavor themes lean fruit-forward and sweet across both singles and blends: stone fruit, citrus, and berry notes dominate the single origins, while blends swing from the bright and fruity Righteous Espresso to the deeply chocolaty Angel BBs. Price range runs $20–$30 for 8–12oz bags, with the specialty Geisha and women's-produced Turihamwe sitting at the higher end.
Why Buy Gimme Coffee
Fairtrade and organic across nearly the full lineup: From the women-produced Burundi Turihamwe to the Bird Friendly-certified Guatemala Guaya'b, virtually every Gimme Coffee offering carries meaningful ethical credentials alongside specialty-grade flavor.
Extraordinary origin range: Ethiopia, Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, Burundi, Peru, and Sumatra — Gimme Coffee sources from more distinct origins than most Northeast roasters, giving CoffeeByMe shoppers a true world tour in a single catalog.
Espresso blends with genuine complexity: The Righteous Espresso's pomegranate, key lime, and chocolate mousse profile makes it an exceptional all-rounder for espresso and filter alike; Leftist Espresso adds a medium-dark, spiced counterpoint.
Community-driven value: The Rally Blends series (Mt. Pleasant, Stargazer, Deep Disco, Eternal Flame) funds local non-profits with every purchase — purpose and flavor in one bag. Use CoffeeByMe's AI recommendations to find which Gimme blend matches your taste.
